Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Morning Friends ~~

No longer forward nor behind

I look in hope and fear;

But grateful take the good I find,

The best of now and here.

~~ John G. Whittier

Morning Friends ~~Spent yesterday,working hard putting awayChristmas and setting the Cabin back to Simple Country. I'm a little late and a little behind schedule...but I've been sick. Got the dreaded cold ~~flu so I've been down and out sinceNew Years Day. You know the saying five dayscoming, five days here, and five days going. I thinkI'm on the last of five days going, Finger Crossed.

Been getting lots of rest, soup, plenty of juice, tea, and cold tablets. DH has been a sweetie keeping me company, takingcare of keeping me hydrated, feed, in tissues & getting me my med's on time. I'm just about feeling like I belong back among the living, I still look awful...my nose is all sore and red, my hair is a little dull,and I'm a little weak...... but other than that all is good. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~While I lazed around, with not much energyI have been planning aredo of our dreaded office in my head. DH said he's up for a project so I best comeup with something fast. :-) Years ago in one of the country magazines, not positive which one but I think Country Decorating,Country Accents, or Country Collectibles there was an article and a picture of a cupboard some gentlemen made for his office,it sorta looked like an apothecary with a fake drawer front...it was very neat, and old looking and kept all office necessities out of sight.I've had this picture in my mind for years,but cant find the magazine.I've asked all my friends & family ... some remember it, but don't have the issue.Anyone out in Blog land remember this article ?? I think it may have been about eight or ten years ago.Normally I can come with a drawing of something I want built or can plan a room with no problem, this time I'm stuck, so if you can .... Please........HELP !!!

Cleaning out a drawer I just found this, its

a cartoon given to us years ago

by our dear friend Ray

it reads ~~~

"They're a Perfect Match.....she's

High Maintenance, and he can

Fix Anything. "

LOL ~~ As the kids say......True That !!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hope you are all well, keeping warm & happy.Sending Air Hugs (just to be on the safe side) ~~ Connie xox

I've been wondering about you....I'm so glad your on the mend. It's terrible being sick. Glad hubby is taking care of you. And how exciting about a new office! I don't know the article you are talking about unfortunately but would love to see it if you ever obtain it. I have a friend that just bought an old apothecary for her office and it is just wonderful. If I can I'll send you a picture.

Hi Connie.......glad to hear that you are starting to feel better.What a trooper you are........as you lie there in your weakened state here you are dreaming and designing a project! That cupboard sounds nice, sorry I can't help you either, don't remember ever seeing such a piece. I'm sure you will come up with something.Take care,Linda/simplycountryseasons

I am glad to hear you are feeling more human finally. I have never heard "five days coming, five days here, and five days going". I always heard and was taught in nursing school "your cold / flu will last 7-10 days whether you treat it or not". And that has usually been the case for me until this year as the cold I started before Christmas definitely followed the "five dayscoming, five days here, and five days going" route so thank you for that - now I feel better knowing it wasn't just me!

I am about 99.9% sure I know exactly the picture in your mind! Was it graduated in height? The one in my mind is! I just looked through all the pictures in my folders that I have saved over the years because I was sure I had it, but no luck! Phooey!! In case you need more time to find it and if you are not quite ready to start a new project but your hubby is, feel free to send him up here - I can keep him busy with projects until you are 100%! I'll tell you uwhat, I'll even send him home with quarts of soup for you!! :-)

Connie ~ So sorry to hear that you were feeling poorly...glad to hear that you are on the road to repair. Take life slowly...rest, eat chicken soup, rest, have a cup of hot cocoa, rest, read a good book, and REST. Be well soon....Gentle hugs,~ Judy

I hope you will be completely on the mend very, very soon, back to your old self @100%. I wish I knew the photo you speak of, I have many back issues of country magazines, but this does not ring a bell, sorry. Maybe you will come across something else you will love more!

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Hi Connie, So sorry to hear you've been under the weather but glad you're on the mend. We're still freezing here in sunny FL but the temps are getting a few degrees warmer each day. You might want to call our mutual friend about the picture of the desk. She remembers everything that's in every one of those magazines! Take care, Joanne

Well that's a heckuva way to start the New Year with being sick! No fun at all!! It's good to hear you are once again among the living, now it's my turn I guess!I'm afraid I don't know the picture you are describing but I hope someone finds it because it sure sounds nifty!I hope you continue to feel better!::::safe air hugs back::::Janet

HI CONNIE THERE IS NEVER A GOOD TIME TO BE SICK AND THATS A FACT... IT DOES SOUND AS IF YOU MANAGED EVEN DURING YOUR DOWN TIME TO TURN LEMONS INTO LEMONADE BY PLANNING YOUR NEXT PROJECT.. WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ALWAYS ARE... SENDING YOU HUGS...XXXXs B

Hope you feel better soon. Winter is so dark, the days are short and with no sun, it's easy to feel sick. I think I have that Winter thing, I can't get motivated.I love the cartoonSo appropriate for me alsoCheryl